10 Things You Didn’t Know About Running Mental Health Clinical Trials

Ever wondered what really goes into running a clinical trial—especially in mental health? In this episode, we sit down with Sonia, Founder & CEO of Aim Trials, who shares the behind-the-scenes realities of leading cutting-edge research in some of the most urgent areas of mental health, including postpartum depression, treatment-resistant depression, and the use of ketamine as a breakthrough therapy.

With over 18 years in clinical research and regulatory compliance, Sonia opens up about the ethical, logistical, and emotional complexities of conducting trials for both pediatric and adult populations, all while working to shatter mental health stigma in underserved communities.

🔍 Topics we cover:

What it really takes to run a successful mental health clinical trial

Why postpartum depression remains underdiagnosed—and how research is changing that

How ketamine is being used in trials for treatment-resistant depression

Collaborating with mental health organizations like NAMI, NOCD, and Changes

What makes Aim Trials’ integrated model unique—and why it matters

10 surprising facts about clinical trials you won’t hear anywhere else

👩‍⚕️ Whether you're a clinician, mental health advocate, or simply curious about how innovative treatments reach the public, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and untold truths about the world of clinical trials.

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🔗 Helpful Links
🌐 Learn More About Aim Trials: https://aimtrials.com/
📨 Contact Us: https://breakingthecycletherapy.com/

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